I suppose I am more on the fast and light side here. I use a REI Flash 22 liter pack. Perhaps for super cold weather I would want something larger to hold a bulky layer for once I stop moving and get on the radio, but it has served me well for all season use in these parts. The pack easily holds a KX2 and accessories (extra battery, wire antenna, paddles, logging materials) in CS60 case, plus food, water and other “ten essentials,” and a sit pad, and a SOTAbeams Tactical Mini mast on the side pocket. The sit pad goes in the interior pocket where a bladder would fit and provides some structure while carrying so that the hip belt can help carry the load. The pack itself is only about 370 g or 13 ounces and I see no need to carry more.
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